Who does Castaway Island Resort suit?

Families for a comfortable stay at one of Fiji's most reputable old-standing resorts.

Accommodation

Castaway Resort has 66 spacious bures. Most accommodate 4 (1 king size and 2 singles), some can sleep 5, and one bure sleeps 10. They are Fijian traditional designed with thatched roofs whilst having air-conditioning, and small verandahs.

Dining

Castaway has 4 venues of which you can choose to have your meal (3 venues for breakfast and dinner). Most food is either grown or caught locally.

You can choose from pay as you go, or opt for a meal plan. Up to March 31, 2014 the meal plan prices are:

daily at FJ$99 per adult and FJ $49 for kids (age 5-12)

one time payment of $325 per adult and $162.50 for kids (the longer you stay, the better value this becomes)

Prices don't include 20% government tax. Children under 5 eat for free. If you think it's expensive, perhaps you forgot to convert from Fijian dollars!

Activities

There's more than enough to keep you and the kids busy all day.

Complimentary activities include:

bush walking

catamaran sailing

coral viewing in glass bottom boat

cultural demonstrations

kayaking

paddle boards

snorkeling – beach

table tennis

tennis

tours

volleyball – beach

windsurfing

Paid activities:

banana boat rides

dolphin safari excursion

fishing – hand line, sport, deep-sea

island hopping excursion

jet skiing

knee boarding

massages

parasailing

scuba diving

snorkeling – night, inner reef, outer reef

surfing

wake boarding

water skiing

There are two pool areas, one meant for adults with a jacuzzi and a swimup bar, and the other being a family pool. Sometimes despite staff doing their best, children end up in the 'adults' pool due to parents giving them a little too much free reign.

Kids

Castaway Resort Fiji is one of the longest standing family resorts in Fiji, and a reputation to match. The kids club is excellent and the kiddies will be kept entertained all day and into the evening, the supervised times being 9:00am to 4:30pm and then from 6.30pm to 10:00pm daily.

The children will enjoy a range of games, activities, and entertainment with Fijian cultural elements included. And the best part... it's free!

Location

Qalito, otherwise known as Castaway Island, is an inhabited
reef-fringed island in the Mamanuca group. The 70-hectare (174 acres) is situated 20km from Nadi
International Airport.

Getting There

Air - There are two options here both taking around 10 minutes. One is by seaplane with Pacific Island Seaplanes and the other is by helicopter with Island Hoppers. Seeing Fiji, especially the Mamanucas, from the air is quite something.

Sea - Again you have two options. One with South Sea Cruises, which
takes around 90 minutes, on one of it's 150-seat split deck catamarans
with thrice daily trips to and from Denarau Marina. The other is a much quicker trip with your
own personal water taxi with Mamanuca Express.